John Salew

John Salew

Deceased · Born: Feb 28, 1902 · Died: Sep 14, 1961

Personal Details

BornFeb 28, 1902 Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, UK

Biography

John Salew, a renowned British actor, entered this world on February 28, 1902, in the historic port city of Portsmouth, situated in the county of Hampshire, England, United Kingdom. He was destined for a life in the spotlight, captivating audiences with his remarkable talent in various cinematic endeavors.

Throughout his illustrious career, John Salew appeared in a diverse range of films, including the 1944 production "Time Flies", the 1949 black comedy classic "Kind Hearts and Coronets", and the 1946 thriller "I See a Dark Stranger". His versatility as an actor enabled him to effortlessly transition between genres, solidifying his reputation as a talented and dedicated performer.

Sadly, John Salew's life came to a close on September 14, 1961, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, United Kingdom. His legacy, however, continues to be celebrated through his remarkable body of work, which remains an integral part of British cinematic history.

Career

1961
The Impersonator
The Impersonator as Harry Walker
Three on a Spree
Three on a Spree as Mr. Monkton
1960
The Shakedown
The Shakedown as John Arnold
1959
1958
1957
Rogue's Yarn
Rogue's Yarn as Sam Youles
1956
It's Great to Be Young!
It's Great to Be Young! as Routledge, a Senior Master
Wicked as They Come
Wicked as They Come as Mr. Page, Chief Accountant
1954
The Black Glove
The Black Glove as Maxie Margulies
The Detective
The Detective as Station sergeant
Lease of Life
Lease of Life as Sproatley's Doctor
1953
Both Sides of the Law
Both Sides of the Law as Embarrassed Nightclub Patron
1952
His Excellency
His Excellency as Fernando
Mystery Junction
Mystery Junction as John Martin
Green Grow the Rushes
Green Grow the Rushes as Herbert Finch
Hotel Sahara
Hotel Sahara as American Husband (uncredited)
The Blue Lamp
The Blue Lamp as Officious Man (Uncredited)
1949
All Over the Town
All Over the Town as George Sleek
No Way Back
No Way Back as Sammy Linkman
The Spider and the Fly
The Spider and the Fly as Minister's Secretary
For Them That Trespass
For Them That Trespass as Prosecutor Ainsley
Don't Ever Leave Me
Don't Ever Leave Me as Farlaine's Manager
Marry Me
Marry Me as Charlie (uncredited)
Diamond City
Diamond City as Dr. Woods
1948
The Silk Noose
The Silk Noose as Greasy Anderson
Quartet
Quartet as John Coleman (critic) (segment "The Colonel's Lady")
Counterblast
Counterblast as Padre Latham
1947
Temptation Harbor
Temptation Harbor as CID Inspector
The October Man
The October Man as Ticket Inspector
The Inheritance
The Inheritance as Grimstone
1946
Caravan
Caravan as Diego
Beware of Pity
Beware of Pity as Col. Franz Bubencic
Wanted for Murder
Wanted for Murder as Detective Walters
Bedelia
Bedelia as Alec Johnstone
I See a Dark Stranger
I See a Dark Stranger as Man in the Bookshop
1945
Query
Query as Blake King’s Council
1944
Time Flies
Time Flies as William Shakespeare
Candles at Nine
Candles at Nine as Griggs, Everard's Butler
Tawny Pipit
Tawny Pipit as Pickering
The Way Ahead
The Way Ahead as Sam - Friend of Pvt. Lloyd in Pub Scene (uncredited)
1943
Tomorrow We Live
Tomorrow We Live as Marcel le Blanc
The Bells Go Down
The Bells Go Down as Landlord (uncredited)
Millions Like Us
Millions Like Us as The Doctor
1942
Back-Room Boy
Back-Room Boy as Steve Mason
Suspected Person
Suspected Person as Charlie Jones
The Avengers
The Avengers as "Man-in-the-Street" in Fleet Street Pub
Secret Mission
Secret Mission as Captain Grune
Mail Train
Mail Train as Mr. Tomboy
The Saint Meets the Tiger
The Saint Meets the Tiger as Merridon (curator of the Baycome Museum)
1940
The Thief of Bagdad
The Thief of Bagdad as Fish Peddler (uncredited)
1938
George Takes the Air
George Takes the Air as RAF Radio Operator